Finch started the third day on 13, with the new-look Australia line-up hoping to make significant strides towards Pakistan’s first-innings total of 482 in Dubai.
The 31-year-old limited-overs specialist, selected in the absence of banned duo David Warner and Steve Smith, made a fifty that included six boundaries, one of which was a maximum, before a brilliant catch at short mid on by Asad Shafiq off Mohammad Abbas’ bowling ended Finch’s 161-ball knock.
After Pakistan debutant Bilal Asif removed Usman Khawaja (85) for his second wicket of the match, the all-rounder accounted for Head and Labuschagne in the same over.
Head failed to make a run off nine deliveries, while Labuschagne went for a second-ball duck to leave Australia on 171-5.
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